11 cornstarch custard recipes

A crispy not soggy coating highlights this quick and easy rendition of pan-fried pork chops.

Quick beef stir-fry with currant jelly, Dijon mustard, and frozen mixed vegetables. A sweet-savory weeknight dinner in one skillet, ready in 40 minutes.

Roast pork tenderloin with sweet peppers and onions in a Worcestershire mustard pan sauce. A classic Sunday-dinner sheet pan roast with bold, savory finish.

Masala Vangi: baby eggplants stuffed with toasted coconut, coriander, and cayenne, then simmered and drizzled with tangy ginger-tamarind sauce. A vegetarian Indian classic.

Ham linguine Florentine with wilted spinach, mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-marjoram sauce made lighter with evaporated skim milk. Topped with toasted almonds.

Fog City Diner's homemade tomato ketchup: fresh roma tomatoes simmered with cider vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and cinnamon for a restaurant-style condiment. Makes 5 cups, lasts a month.

Grilled chicken and fruit kabobs with bananas, peaches, and plums dusted in curry powder, served with a tangy Dijon mustard-leek sauce. A low-calorie summer dinner with bold sweet-savory contrast.

Mom's German meatballs: hearty egg-sized meatballs seasoned with celery seed, mustard seed, and garlic water, rolled in flour and pan-browned. Old-world German-American home cooking.

Creamy salmon pasta tossed in a dill and Dijon cream sauce over fettuccine, using pantry-friendly canned salmon. A quick, comforting 30-minute weeknight dinner with a bright lemon finish.

Portuguese garlic chicken slow-cooked with port wine, brandy, ham, golden raisins, and six cloves of garlic, then broiled golden. A rich slow cooker showpiece.

Rich cheese soup loaded with sharp aged cheddar, tender vegetables, and optional ham. Creamy Wisconsin-style soup with carrots, celery, mushrooms, and spicy kick.